# PreventEd Generated by Yoast SEO v28.2, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [GuidEd Early Intervention](https://prevented.org/guided-early-intervention/) - [Financials](https://prevented.org/about/financials/) - [Education Programs](https://prevented.org/education-program/) - [Adult Assessment \& Referrals](https://prevented.org/adult-assessment-referrals-g/) - [About](https://prevented.org/about/) ## Posts - [Understanding Amendment 5: A Risk Assessment for Our Community](https://prevented.org/understanding-amendment-5-a-risk-assessment-for-our-community/) - [Cannabis \& Hard Conversations](https://prevented.org/cannabis-hard-conversations/) - [When Cannabis Use Becomes Too Much: Understanding Overconsumption and Its Effects ](https://prevented.org/when-cannabis-use-becomes-too-much-understanding-overconsumption-and-its-effects/) - [PreventEd Responds to Missouri Budget Actions Affecting Youth Substance Use Early](https://prevented.org/prevented-responds-to-missouri-budget-actions-affecting-youth-substance-use-early/) - [St\. Louis County Children's Service Fund Awards PreventEd Funding for Prevention First Services](https://prevented.org/st-louis-county-childrens-service-fund-awards-prevented-funding-for-prevention-first-services/) ## Events - [September Speaker Series](https://prevented.org/event/september-speaker-series/) - [Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences \(ACEs\)](https://prevented.org/event/preventing-adverse-childhood-experiences-aces/) - [PreventEd Trivia Night 2026](https://prevented.org/event/prevented-trivia-night-2026/) - [Gas Station Drugs](https://prevented.org/event/gas-station-drugs/) - [International Overdose Awareness Day 2026](https://prevented.org/event/international-overdose-awareness-day-2026/) ## People - [Mark Hillis](https://prevented.org/people/maggie-sullivan/) - [Lauren Breig \(she/her\)](https://prevented.org/people/lauren-breig-she-her/) - [Jennie Boegemann \(she/her\)](https://prevented.org/people/jennie-boegemann-she-her/) - [Jenny Armbruster \(she/her\)](https://prevented.org/people/jenny-armbruster-she-her-9/) - [Libby Brim \(she/her\)](https://prevented.org/people/libby-brim/) ## Testimonials - [Parent of Adolescent](https://prevented.org/testimonials/parent-of-adolescent/) - [Adolescent, 17](https://prevented.org/testimonials/adolescent-17/) - [Teacher](https://prevented.org/testimonials/teacher-2/) - [Teacher](https://prevented.org/testimonials/teacher/) - [Adolescent, 17](https://prevented.org/testimonials/jill-someone/) ## Resource - [PreventEd Speaker Series](https://prevented.org/resources/prevented-speaker-series/): PreventEd Speaker Series is a quarterly event that provides a forum for networking, learning, and advocacy regarding the use and misuse of alcohol and other drugs\. - [Adult Assessment \& Referral](https://prevented.org/resources/adult-assessment-referral/): PreventEd's Adult Assessment and Referral Program connects St\. Louis area adults with the resources to make positive changes in their lives\. PreventEd counselors work with clients to determine what means of support is most appropriate for their individual circumstances and situation\.  - [Self\-Test: Drugs](https://prevented.org/resources/self-test-drugs/): Are you concerned about your drug usage? Take this brief self\-test to figure out whether or not you should be\. - [Self Test: Alcohol](https://prevented.org/resources/self-test-alcohol/): Are you concerned about your drinking? Take this brief self\-test to figure out whether or not you should be\. - [GuidEd: Teen Screenings and Early Intervention](https://prevented.org/resources/guided/): GuidEd provides a supportive environment for teens and their families that enhances motivation to change, helps explore the consequences of substance use, and works to develop healthier alternatives\. ## Program - [Teen Institute](https://prevented.org/programs/teeninstitute/): Guiding students through challenges like peer influence, goal\-setting, and substance use\. - [ElevatEd](https://prevented.org/programs/elevated/): ElevatEd is a youth coalition that strives to prevent underage drinking and related substance misuse through awareness, education, and advocacy, and to create strong and healthy communities\. ElevatEd meetings follow the motto of “safe space, open conversation”\. We’re open to all kinds of people, ideas, perspectives, and experiences\. No one is expected to be a perfect person\. They just need to keep an open mind\.  - [It's Complicated](https://prevented.org/programs/its-complicated/): A six\-hour peer teaching model where upperclassmen learn to teach underclassmen about the science and effects of cannabis on the teen brain\. Peer educators will present 3 lessons in total\. - [Community Coalitions](https://prevented.org/programs/community-coalitions/) - [Refuse to Lose](https://prevented.org/programs/refuse-to-lose-program-2/): This four \(or five\)\-lesson unit presents information on specific drugs \(e\.g\. alcohol, tobacco/vaping, marijuana and prescription drugs\)\. ## Podcast - [Cannabinoids and the Youth](https://prevented.org/podcasts/cannabinoids-and-the-youth/) - [Exercising Empathy](https://prevented.org/podcasts/exercising-empathy/) - [Teen Institute 2026](https://prevented.org/podcasts/teen-institute-2026/) - [Building Community\-led Structures](https://prevented.org/podcasts/allied-with-aberration/) - [Growing Through Grief](https://prevented.org/podcasts/growing-through-grief/) ## Locations - [St\. Louis Queer\+ Support Helpline](https://prevented.org/locations/st-louis-queer-support-helpline/) - [Near North Side Coalition](https://prevented.org/locations/near-north-side-coalition/) - [Lincoln County Drug \& Alcohol Reduction Team](https://prevented.org/locations/lincoln-county-drug-alcohol-reduction-team/) - [Franklin County Youth Coalition](https://prevented.org/locations/franklin-county-youth-coalition/) - [ElevatEd](https://prevented.org/locations/elevated/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://prevented.org/sitemap_index.xml)